Friday, February 24, 2012

Threatening Dangers Inside Automobiles

While today’s automobile manufacturers are concerned with producing electric hybrid cars, a number of consumer advocates continue to warn these manufacturers that energy efficiency is only one issue among many when it comes to environmental safety.

Although consumers are aware of the dangers of toxins in emissions, many aren’t aware that automobiles can produce toxic health hazards in other ways as well. Of primary concern is the number of harmful substances still being used in the manufacture of automobile parts. While some of these parts are located in the engine of the car, others are found in car interiors as well. These engine parts and interior accessories expose drivers, passengers and car mechanics to certain substances that, at a high level, are toxic enough to produce adverse health reactions.

Here are a number of potentially threatening substances used by the automobile industry:

• Asbestos: Mostly in older vehicles, car makers have long been using asbestos to line brakes, clutch assemblies and brake pads, as well as to reinforce gaskets and other parts. Car mechanics and car owners potentially expose themselves to asbestos every time they raise the hood of a car, because each time the asbestos is moved or jarred, the fibers break away and pollute the air. Asbestos exposure is a proven cause of mesothelioma cancer, an often-fatal disease that attacks the lungs. While mesothelioma has been in the news lately because of the proven links to asbestos, many people still don’t realize that asbestos may be found right under the hood of the family car.

• Carbon monoxide and other pollutants: Most people are aware that carbon monoxide is released in the air through the emissions caused by automotive exhaust. While this is a known health hazard, many people don’t realize that there are other pollutants, such as nitrogen dioxide, that are also released into the air as well. Medical research and environmental experts have proven that exposure to these substances can cause a threat to respiratory health, and there are a number of lung and even heart problems that can result from too much exposure to these substances.

• Formaldehyde: Formaldehyde is just one of the chemicals that can be propelled into the air from the engine of a new car via the air conditioning system. Because of this, experts say that it’s better to turn off the air conditioner in a new car for a couple of months and air out the car completely by rolling the windows down.

• Lead: Traces of lead, bromine and chlorine are often found in the plastic used for interior car accessories such as children’s safety seats and door handles. The substances bromine, chlorine and copper are also found in these plastic parts. At high levels, these substances can pollute the atmosphere and cause gastrointestinal and respiratory health conditions.

As consumer advocates continue to petition the automotive industry to enforce safer industry standards, it’s important to educate ourselves as to the potential health hazards that may exist inside every automobile.




by; Brian Turner (brian.turner752@gmail.com)

Friday, June 3, 2011

"Tablet Android Honeycomb Terbaik Murah"

Keadaan masyarakat dunia dan Indonesia yang semakin hari semakin melek teknologi, membuat animo masyarakat ini terhadap komputer tablet yang berbasis Android semakin tinggi pula. Semua vendor berlomba-lomba untuk menyediakan komputer-komputer tablet dengan spesifikasi terbaik untuk memenuhi kebutuhan user-user yang ada. Peluang besar ini juga tidak luput dari sorotan Acer, yang merupakan salah satu vendor besar yang sudah lama malang melintang dalam penyediaan produk-produk Teknologi Informasi yang berkualitas dan user-friendly.Keikutsertaan Acer dalam persaingan komputer tablet di Indonesia ditandai dengan diluncurkannya komputer tablet pertama Acer yaitu Acer Iconia A500. Acer Iconia A500 merupakan komputer tablet yang dibekali dengan chip prosesor dual core Nvidia Tegra 2 dan layar berukuran 10-inci. Komputer tablet ini tetap mempertahankan keunggulan-keunggulan Acer pada umumnya, yaitu user friendly, stylish, dan berteknologi tinggi.

Acer juga melakukan modifikasi pada tampilan antarmuka dan navigasi dari OS Honeycomb yang tertanam di Acer Iconia Tab A500. Kategori aplikasi terbagi atas 4 zona yaitu; game zone, multimedia zone, reading zone dan social zone – sehingga pengguna dapat dengan mudah mengklasifikasi kebutuhannya.Fitur - fitur unggulan yang terkandung dalam acer Iconia A500 antara lain Acer Social Jogger yang mempermudah akses menuju social media semacam Facebook ataupun YouTube. Sedangkan, untuk urusan baterai, Iconia A500 memiliki 2 sell baterai dan mampu untuk melakukan playback (memutar) HD video atau menyajikan HD entertainment 6 hingga 8 jam.

Selain fitur-fitur di atas, sebenarnya fitur yang paling istimewa pada Tablet Acer Iconia A500 ini adalah dimana Acer tidak seperti produsen lain yang masih membekali produk mereka dengan OS Android 2.x, Acer menghadirkan Iconia W500 dengan OS Android 3.0 atau Honeycomb yang membuat Acer tercatat sebagai produsen pertama yang merilis komputer tablet berbasiskan Google Android 3.0 di Indonesia. Android Honeycomb adalah sistem operasi Android pertama yang dirancang khusus untuk platform tablet, dan memungkinkan para pengguna untuk berpindah antar fitur tanpa perlu mematikan fitur sebelumnya.


Berikut Spesifikasi teknis Acer Iconia A500 :

-Android Honeycomb 3.0
-1GHz Dual-core Processor (NVIDIA Tegra 2 Chip)
-1GB RAM
-10.1 inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen dengan resolusi 1280×800 pixels
-5MP Rear-end Camera dengan kemampuan merekam video
-2MP untuk Video Call
-16GB onboard storage dengan microSD support hingga 64GB
-Graphics – NVIDIA GeForce
-Konektivitas - wi-fi,USB connector,Micro HDMI port
-Dimensions (HxWxD) – 0.5″x 10.2″ x 7″
-Weight – 1.7 lbs.

Tablet canggih ini akan dibanderol dengan harga mulai dari 5 jutaan Rupiah. Dengan spesifikasi yang cukup tangguh seperti itu dan dengan cuma dibanderol mulai dari 5 jutaan mungkin bisa dibilang bahwa Acer Iconia Tab A500 merupakan "Tablet Android Honeycomb Terbaik Murah".


Untuk informasi yang lebih lengkap anda dapat berkunjung ke http://www.acerid.com










Friday, May 27, 2011

Aston Martin V12 Zagato Spied in Race Trim

Just a handful of days have past since Aston Martin confirmed it’s building the V12 Zagato race car to compete in this June’s 24 Hours of the Nürburgring. The images of the relatively tame red car, though, pale in comparison to these shots of the fully prepped version. The car, which will lap the Nordschleife for four hours this weekend as a warm-up to the longer summer event, was caught by our spy photographers while unloading at the famed German track.

Changes from the “preview” car are a bit obvious, beginning with the bright, emerald-green paint job that’s believed to be the primary color of the final livery. In the rear, the V12 Zagato now sports a colossal spoiler and an equally serious-looking diffuser, each necessary to keep its curvaceous sheetmetal planted to the pavement at speed. Both ends of the car are now fitted with the required towing fixtures, and the passenger-side C-pillar has a quick-fill fuel valve. Lastly, the massive wheels have been replaced by a set of smaller, race-worthy rollers wearing what look to be the car’s full-tread rain rubber. The front carbon-fiber splitter is absent, presumably to preserve it from the hazards of transport.

If it sticks with the current Aston livery pattern, expect to see lipstick surrounding this racer’s pouty grille when it makes its grand debut. Until then, check out the rest of the details on this 510-hp beast here.




















Source : Car And Driver
Photo by KGP Photography

Thursday, May 26, 2011

McLaren MP4-12C - Fastest at the Top GearTrack

A super car can be be given that title through definition itself, but any true super car will need to test its worth on two different tracks: the Nurburgring and the Top Gear test track. Now it seems the latter has found itself a new record holder in the McLaren MP4-12C.

Up until now, the record for the fastest lap time around the Dunsfold track was held by the Ariel Atom V8 500’s time of 1:15.1. Now, a McLaren dealer in London is foaming at the mouth with information that the MP4-12C has smashed that record with a lap time of 1:14.118 when equipped with standard tires. Take it a bit further and this same dealer reports that, when the vehicle was loaded with the "Light weight package" and some Corsa tires, it managed to lap the circuit in 1:12.915. Oh, and it gets even better. The McLaren MP4-12C GTR is predicted to make that same lap in a blissful 1:09.

None of these times have been made official by McLaren just yet, but just the thought of them being true is enough for us to be left speechless.

















Source : http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/mclaren-mp4-12cfastest-at-the-top-gear-track-ar109732.html?var_mode=recalcul

MEC Design Mercedes SLS

Here is the latest Mercedes SLS tuning work from the guys at MEC Design. This sleek kit offers a variety of styling improvements to give the Mercedes an extra aggressive look. First is the addition of a new body kit consisting of a new front and rear bumper, front lip with optional carbon fiber in one or two pieces, side skirts with LED lighting, rear spoiler, roof scoop, and a rear diffuser. What really sets this Mercedes SLS AMG apart is the wheel package from MEC Design. The tuners installed their very own MECxtremelll 3tg rims measuring 10.5×20 up front, and 11.5×21 at the rear. These lightweight pieces come wrapped in high performance tires sized 265/30ZR20, and 295/25ZR21 respectively.

While the LED lighting under the Mercedes SLS is a unique touch, the tuning company turned to the interior for upgrades as well. Inside you will find customizations to the steering wheel, center console, and storage compartment all with carbon fiber trims. Another optional aftermarket part is the rear bumper, available in either the Extreme diffuser, GT3 diffuser, or Formula diffuser, which can also be finished with carbon fiber by MEC Design.












Source: http://fancytuning.com/2011/05/mec-design-mercedes-sls/

Mini Cars Collection

Swarovski-Studded Mercedes SL600 Could Blind You

Created by Garson/D.A.D, a popular car accessory company, the two Sworovski SL600 made their second appearance at the annual auto show in Tokyo, after they were first introduced last year. They were still the stars of the show, though.
















Source : http://www.bored-face.com/cool-stuff/swarovski-studded-mercedes-sl600-could-blind-you/?utm_source=wahoha.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wahoha

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